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8” Compact Active Bass Enclosure
SERIES
CVENC8-V4
Compact 8
kompakter 8" Aktiv-Subwoofer
8'' активный компактный корпусной сабвуфер
Caja Graves Compacta Activa 8"
Caisson de bass compact amplifier subwoofer en 8" 20cm
8” Compact Active Bass Enclosure
SERIES
CVENC8-V4
Compact 8
kompakter 8" Aktiv-Subwoofer
8'' активный компактный корпусной сабвуфер
Caja Graves Compacta Activa 8"
Caisson de bass compact amplifier subwoofer en 8" 20cm
8” Compact Active Bass Enclosure
SERIES
CVENC8-V4
Compact 8
kompakter 8" Aktiv-Subwoofer
8'' активный компактный корпусной сабвуфер
Caja Graves Compacta Activa 8"
Caisson de bass compact amplifier subwoofer en 8" 20cm
Designed and engineered in England
SERIES
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The use of sound to produce melody, beauty of form
and harmony to convey human emotion.
Music has an intrinsic grace that touches the human soul, it is the language of our passions and feelings.
To truly listen to the sounds that move us most we have to hear them as they were truly intended, with every detail intact.
The greatest music demands the greatest sound reproduction equipment.
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Each CVEN product is manufactured with materials specially selected for
their inherent qualities to perform without any constraint of cost.
Our creations are born in design innovation and cutting edge technology.
Through a combination of engineering expertise and the craftsman’s artistry
we produce high delity equipment of the highest calibre and durability.
“As the Creator, Designer and Chief Engineer of Vibe I want to set a new
Benchmark for the products that carry my name. I have always pushed to
reach to a higher level of achievement for every speaker, subwoofer or
amplier that we create.
With CVEN, the values that forged Britain’s Engineering Heritage have been
applied to create the very pinnacle of car audiophile sound quality”
Carl Venables
Founder - VIBE Audio
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Music
Heritage
/’mjuz:ik/
The use of sound to produce melody, beauty of form
and harmony to convey human emotion.
Music has an intrinsic grace that touches the human soul, it is the language
of our passions and feelings. To truly listen to the sounds that move us most
we have to hear them as they were truly intended, with every detail intact. The
greatest music demands the greatest sound reproduction equipment.
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Congratulations on purchasing your VIBE CVEN series active bass
enclosure.
Please read this manual in order to fully understand how to get the best
results from this product and ensure that all advice on how to look after the
product is followed.
Thank you for buying VIBE, we hope you enjoy listening to your product as
much as we enjoyed creating it.
Owners Manual
Warning
Attention
During the normal use of this amplier the heatsink may become very hot.
Please do not touch during or immediately after use.
Please ensure that when installing this product the heatsink will not come into
contact with any materials that may be damaged by heat such as upholstery
or plastics.
An aftermarket audio amplier will place an additional load on the vehicles
charging system.
Most modern vehicles have sufcient capacity in the charging system as not
all the electrical components of the vehicle will be switched on at once.
Check the fuse rating of the amplier and use this as the peak current
requirement.
Generally the continuous current draw will be a third of the peak current.
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Limited Warranty
What Is Not Covered
All VIBE products carry a full twelve month warranty, valid from the date of
the original receipt and proof of purchase. In order to validate this warranty,
the online warranty card should be completed within seven days of the origi-
nal purchase date. If the product develops a problem at any stage during the
warranty period, it should be returned to the point of purchase complete with
no items missing. If the store is unable to repair the product it may have to be
returned to VIBE.
A full description of VIBE’s warranty information can be found on our
website:
www.vibeaudio.co.uk
• Damage to product due to improper installation.
• Subsequent damage to other components.
• Damage caused by exposure to moisture, excessive heat, chemical
cleaners and / or UV radiation.
• Damage through negligence, misuse, accident or abuse. Repeated returns
for the same fault may be considered abuse.
• Any cost or expense related to the removal and / or re-installation of the
product.
• Damage caused by amplier clipping or distortion.
• Items repaired or modied by any unauthorised repair facility.
• Return shipping on non defective items.
• Products returned without a returns authorisation number.
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International Warranty
Contact your international VIBE dealer or distributor concerning specic
procedure for your country’s warranty policies.
Please visit www.vibeaudio.co.uk for more information.
Warning
VIBE Equipment is capable of sound pressure levels that can cause
permanent damage to your hearing and those around you.
Please use common sense when listening to your audio system and practice
safe sound.
Copyright
All content included in this manual such as text, graphics, logos, icons, images and data, are the property of Midbass
Distribution Limited t/a VIBE Technologies Limited (herein referred to as “VIBE”, “us” or “we”) and its afliate or their
content and technology providers, and are protected by United Kingdom and International copyright laws. All rights
reserved. CVEN, VIBE TV, VIBE Arcade, Bass Box, Optisound, Cinesound, BlackAir, BlackBox, Space, LiteAir, SLICK,
BlackDeath, Bubonic, Reaper, Anti-VIBE, FastPlug, BlackHole, QB69, VIBE Turbo Port, Vibe TurboVent, Pressure
Board, Super Driver, VIBE Pulse, VIBE Power, VIBE Digital, VIBE MAG Plugs, Ferrite Loaded, VIBE Solid Core, VIBE
OCC, VIBE FLAT, ICC, Bass Enhance, Bass Enhance+, QBass, SpeedBass, PowerBass, N-Wedge, Box Grip, ARBSS,
Supercar Series and all stylised representations of product names, or the abbreviations of product names, as logos are
all trademarks of VIBE. Graphics and logos are trademarks or trade dress of VIBE Technologies Ltd or its subsidiaries.
VIBE’s trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service that is not VIBE’s, in
any manner that is likely to cause confusion among customers or in any manner that disparages or discredits VIBE. All
other trademarks not owned by VIBE or its subsidiaries that appear in this manual are the property of their respective
owners, who may or may not be afliated with, connected to, or sponsored by VIBE or its subsidiaries.
To the fullest extent permitted at law, VIBE is providing this manual and its content on an “as is” basis and makes no
(and expressly disclaims all) representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, with respect to this manual
or the information, content,
Materials or products included in this manual including, without limitation, warranties of merchantability and tness for
a particular purpose. In addition, VIBE does not represent or warrant that the information contained in this manual is
complete or current, and that all specications and information contained within this manual are subject to change
without notice. VIBE recommend caution when listening to music reproduced through VIBE equipment. VIBE
equipment is capable of producing sound and sound pressure levels that can permanently damage hearing of you and
that of others. For safe and enjoyable listening, the sound should be clear without distortion at a comfortable volume.
By using any VIBE equipment, you agree to take full responsibility for your own safety and the safety of others when
listening to music at high volumes through equipment you have purchased. Use of any VIBE equipment constitutes
Agreement to this disclaimer.
Except as specically stated in this manual, to the fullest extent permitted at law, neither VIBE nor any of its afliates,
directors, employees or other representatives will be liable for damages arising out of or in connection with the use of
this manual or the information, content, materials or products included.
This is a comprehensive limitation of liability that applies to all damages of any kind, including (without limitation)
compensatory, direct, indirect or consequential damages, loss of data, income or prot, loss of or damage to property
and claims of third parties. For the avoidance of doubt, VIBE does not limit its liability for death or personal injury to the
extent only that it arises as a result of negligence of VIBE, its afliates, directors, employees or other representatives.
Chassis ground
Remote turn on wire
25A Fuse
close to battery
Battery
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Mounting Guidelines
Power Connections
Your VIBE CVEN enclosure is designed with a swift installation routine in
mind.
Please mount the enclosure in a dry location on a solid surface.
NEVER mount the amplier upside down as this will cause the amplier to
over heat and will eventually damage the amplier.
Before xing the enclosure in place please ensure that there is sufcient air
ow around the exterior of the amplier casing to allow adequate cooling.
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Ground Cable
Auto Turn On
Power Cable
• At least eight gauge cable should be used for the ground connection to the
amplier.
• The amplier ground should be connected directly to the chassis of the
vehicle, to bare metal.
• The cable length should be kept to an absolute minimum.
• It is not recommended that you connect the ground cable to the vehicles
seat belt anchor point.
• The CVENC8-V4 features an auto turn on circuit.
• This circuit allows the amplier to switch on and off without a remote turn on
wire when using high level input.
• When the connected source (headunit) is turned on the amplier will turn on
automatically, after the connected source (headunit) is turned off the amplier
will shut down after one minute.
• If using low level input (RCA) it will still be necessary to connect the remote
turn on wire.
• At least eight gauge cable should be used for the power connection to the
amplier.
• The power cable should be taken directly from the battery. Rubber
grommets should be used when passing through any bulkheads to prevent
the cable from becoming chaffed or cut.
• It is vital that a fuse / circuit breaker of 25 amps is placed in-line with the
power cable and is no further than eighteen inches away from the battery.
• Please ensure that the fuse is not tted until the entire installation procedure
is complete.
1. Please take extra care when running the Interconnect (RCA) cables from
the source to the amplier. Ensure that they are placed away from all items
that can generate any interference, wiring harnesses etc.
2. It is recommended that the RCA cables should be run on opposite sides of
the car to the previously installed power cables if possible, to avoid the cable
picking up interference.
Auto power on: OFF
Auto power on: ON
1 2 3
4 5 6
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Low Level Input Connections
Interconnects
1. WHITE : Left speaker positive (+)
2. BLACK : Connect to chassis ground
3. WHITE/BLACK : Left speaker negative (-)
4. GREY : Right speaker positive (+)
5. NOT USED
6. GREY / BLACK : Right speaker negative (-)
Auto power on: OFF
Auto power on: ON
1 2 3
4 5 6
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High Level Input Connections
Pin Conguration
1. Power/protection LED’s
When the amplier is wired and installed correctly the green LED on the
front of the amplier will illuminate. If the amplier is incorrectly wired or
an abnormal situation occurs such as speaker cables shorting the red
protection LED will illuminate.
2. Phase switch
This switch sets the phase of the subwoofer, 0° or 180° can be selected.
One setting will bring the bass from the subwoofer more in time with the
bass from the speakers giving an overall increase in bass output.
3. Auto turn on / off switch
This switch activates the auto turn on when using high level input. If you
are using high level input and do not wish to use a separate remote wire
please set this switch to ON.
If using low level input or separate remote wire, set this switch to OFF.
4. Low pass crossover frequency control
This will allow you to set the frequency at which the ampliers low pass
lter will take affect. This is variable from 50Hz – 150 Hz. 50 Hz will
produce only low frequencies (deep bass), 150 Hz will produce both low
bass and higher, more punchy bass.
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Terminals And Connections
1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
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5. Bass boost
This will allow you to boost the bass at a frequency of 45 Hz and is
variable from 0 – 18dB
Please note – by boosting +18dB you are asking the amplier to work 10
times harder.
6. Gain control
Used to match the input signal of the headunit to the amplier. See the
setup section (page 14) for more details.
Please note – the gain control is not a volume control, it is a level match.
7. Remote control input socket
Used to connect the supplied remote gain control.
8. High level / speaker wire input
For connection to a source unit without low level outputs. Connect this to
the front or rear speaker wires of the headunit ensuring that the polarity
(positive and negative) is correct.
9. Low level / RCA input
For connection to any source with a low level output. Connect this to the
RCA outputs on your head unit.
10. ATC fuse
Replace only with the correct size fuse: 25A
11. Power input terminals
See Power Connections on Page 6 for more details
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Terminals And Connections
The CVENC8-V4 is compact enough to be installed in many locations in the
vehicle such as under a seat, behind a seat or on a side panel.
It is crucial that the enclosure is securely mounted to minimise the risk of
damage, please follow the mounting guide below
2. Screw the enclosure to the desired mounting location ensuring that there
are no electrical cables, fuel lines or brake lines that may be damaged in
the chosen location.
If securing to the vehicle chassis please check with the vehicle
manufacturer as to how this may affect any anti corrosion warranty before
proceeding.
If you are unsure about the installation of this product please consult an
authorised VIBE dealer.
1. Attach the four plastic mounts to the enclosure using the bolts provided
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Mounting Installation
The CVENC8-V4 can also be installed under a seat using the supplied
Velcro pads
1. Attach the four Velcro pads to the bottom of the enclosure
2. Attach to the vehicle carpet.
13
Mounting Installation
Gain Control Setting
To correctly set the gain control of the amplier to match that of the source
(headunit) use the following setup routine:
• Turn the gain control to minimum on the amplier.
• On the headunit set all crossovers to at and both bass and treble to zero.
• Turn up the source (headunit) to approximately 3/4 volume.
• Very slowly turn up the gain on the amplier until distortion can be heard in
any of the speakers or until the volume reaches an uncomfortable listening
level when this is reached turn down the gain control slightly.
• Do not increase the level so much that the subwoofer is driven into
distortion as this will cause damage to the product that will not be covered
under warranty.
The gain control is now set.
Crossover Setting
All VIBE CVEN active enclosures come with a built in frequency control. This
will allow you to set the frequency at which the crossover lter will take affect.
It is variable from 50 Hz - 150 Hz. 50 Hz will produce only low frequencies,
very deep bass. Whilst 150 Hz will produce low and higher punchy bass
frequencies. In the correct set up the bass should not be overly prominent,
although some users may wish to have a bigger bass presence.
To set this correctly follow the following routine:
• Firstly set the gain control correctly as described above.
• Play a known piece of dynamic music through the entire system.
• Use the frequency control to blend the frequencies from the subwoofer
into the rest of the vehicle so that the bass coming from the enclosure
disappears or blends in with the rest of the car speakers.
The crossover is now set.
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Set Up Section
VIBE recommends that you follow the run in procedure for the subwoofer
detailed below.
• When your subwoofer is used for the rst time, naturally like most brand
new items it is very stiff and rigid. It will take time for the moving parts of the
subwoofer to loosen up before the subwoofer is ready to deliver it’s full
potential.
• For the rst 30 hours it is recommended that you play the subwoofer initially
at low to medium volumes and gradually increase the volume as time
progresses.
• As a guide if you listen to your subwoofer for one hour every day it will take
a month to run in.
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Run In Procedure
Amplier will not power up:
• Check for good ground connections. Ensure that the ground cable is
connected directly to bare metal and not a painted surface.
• Check that there is audio being output by the source (headunit)
• Using a multimeter ensure that the Battery voltage is at least 12v DC and
below 16v DC.
• Check all fuses.
• Check that the protection light is not illuminated, if it is illuminated try
turning the amplier off for a short period of time and then turn back on.
Blown Fuse:
• Check both positive and ground cables for shorts.
• Check that the positive wire is connected to the +12V terminal of the
amplier
• Check that the negative wire is connected to the GND terminal of the
amplier
• Check that the correct value fuse is tted: 25 amps
Protection LED is illuminated:
• Check for shorts on all cables
• The amplier is designed to shut down automatically when the temperature
reaches 80°C, if the amplier heatsink is very hot this may be the reason for
the amplier shutting down.
• Remove the signal cables and try to restart the amplier, if the amplier will
not restart then it is possible that the amplier or subwoofer has been
damaged. This damage may have been as a result of abuse or failure to
follow the advice in this manual.
Distorted sound:
• Reduce the gain until the sound is no longer distorted .
• Ensure that excessive bass boost is not applied.
• Check the equaliser settings of the head unit and ensure that there is no
excessive bass boost applied.
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Troubleshooting
Model
CVENC8-V4
Driver
CVEN 8”
Power (watts)
120W RMS / 240W Peak
THD
0.4%
Signal to noise ratio
>90dB
Impedance
2Ω
Dimensions :
Height
Width
Depth
75mm (3”)
245mm (9.6”)
343mm (13.5”)
Configuration
Acoustic suspension / passive radiator
Amplifier .
CVEN Bass 1 (active)
Bass boost
0 -18dB
Crossover frequency range
50Hz - 150Hz
Subsonic filter
20Hz (fixed)
Phase range
0° or 180°
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Specication
Call 09067031420
Calls cost 50p per minute. Call costs correct 01/02/12
Hours of business 9.00am - 5.30pm GMT Monday - Friday.
All calls are recorded for training purposes.
MIDBASS Distribution
PO Box 11000
B75 7WG
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UK Technical Enquiries
For international technical support please contact the distribution agent for
your country.
Please visit www.vibeaudio.co.uk for more details.
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International Technical Enquiries
8” Compact Active Bass Enclosure
SERIES
CVENC8-V4
Compact 8
kompakter 8" Aktiv-Subwoofer
8'' активный компактный корпусной сабвуфер
Caja Graves Compacta Activa 8"
Caisson de bass compact amplifier subwoofer en 8" 20cm
8” Compact Active Bass Enclosure
SERIES
CVENC8-V4
Compact 8
kompakter 8" Aktiv-Subwoofer
8'' активный компактный корпусной сабвуфер
Caja Graves Compacta Activa 8"
Caisson de bass compact amplifier subwoofer en 8" 20cm
8” Compact Active Bass Enclosure
SERIES
CVENC8-V4
Compact 8
kompakter 8" Aktiv-Subwoofer
8'' активный компактный корпусной сабвуфер
Caja Graves Compacta Activa 8"
Caisson de bass compact amplifier subwoofer en 8" 20cm
Designed and engineered in England
SERIES
/’mjuz:ik/
The use of sound to produce melody, beauty of form
and harmony to convey human emotion.
Music has an intrinsic grace that touches the human soul, it is the language of our passions and feelings.
To truly listen to the sounds that move us most we have to hear them as they were truly intended, with every detail intact.
The greatest music demands the greatest sound reproduction equipment.
www.vibeaudio.co.uk
www.youtube.com/vibeaudio
www.facebook.com/vibeaudio
www.twitter.com/vibeaudio
www.vibeaudio.co.uk
www.youtube.com/vibeaudio
www.facebook.com/vibeaudio
www.twitter.com/vibecaraudio
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